Student debt in the UK

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it just gets worse

Adamschic My parents were on low income, but not low enough that I got any help through maintenance grants, they didn't have enough to support the gap, so as an adult (18 yo) I supported myself. The bursary I got was subject specific, my university didn't provide means tested bursaries and to my knowledge still don't.

I'm just speaking from experience that it's not impossible to work or even to have to give up work around exam time/final year, and that to me it's a warped view to think that a course would demand a job to finish - it's solely dependent on the individual and how much they are willing to put in..

Sorry if it came across that I'm begrudging the bursary - I'm not. Percentage wise what I got was greater in relation to my fees, so I've no grudge there at all :)

I personally think it's great that anyone chooses to further their knowledge in a specific field and go to university, so good luck to your DC!!

Blondie, thanks

I think that a lot of students will look elsewhere in going to University if the assosciated costs are cheaper. I can see in five plus years more UK students will look to other countries for their degrees.

The idea that student loans will become more commercial absolutely horrifies me.

Mine has just got a loan agreement to sign. The £9,000 written down in black and white made my stomach turn. It's a sorry state. This coalition will be remembered for this to every young person comtemplating going to uni, in years to come, so I hope they consider it when voting.

those who think too many go to uni - do you feel the same about driving test? Would it be better if fewer passed?